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Left Half

Right Half

Combo Reference (Vial Configuration)

Essential Navigation

Q + W → Escape
L + U → Escape
W + F → GUI/Super modifier

Text Editing

X + C → Cut (Cmd+X)
C + D → Copy (Cmd+C)
U + Y → Quote (')

Advanced Combos

Q + W + F → Quit App (Cmd+Q)
, + . → MEH (Alt+Ctrl+Shift+GUI)
💡 Combo Tips for Small Hands
  • • Press keys simultaneously - no need to hold and press
  • • Q+W is easier than reaching for Escape key
  • • X+C and C+D combos are faster than Cmd+X/C shortcuts
  • • All combos use adjacent or nearby keys for comfort
  • • Yellow highlighted keys show which keys have combos

Key Features of This Layout

Color Legend:

Home row with modifiers (GUI/Alt/Ctrl/Shift)
Number row with direct symbol access
Common symbols and extra keys
Thumb keys (Space/Enter/Tab/Layer switches)
Combo keys (see Combo Reference above)

Layout Benefits:

  • • Direct access to numbers and symbols
  • • Common punctuation readily available
  • • Home row modifiers for ergonomics
  • • Minimal layer switching needed
  • • Preserves Miryoku core principles

How to Change Between Layers

1 On Your Physical Keyboard

Hold
Esc key (left thumb) → Media layer (volume, RGB controls)
Right hand becomes media controls
Hold
Space key (left thumb) → Navigation layer (arrows, clipboard)
Right hand becomes navigation controls
Hold
Tab key (left thumb) → Mouse layer (mouse movement and clicks)
Right hand becomes mouse controls
Hold
Enter key (right thumb) → Symbols layer (punctuation)
Left hand becomes symbol controls
Hold
Backspace key (right thumb) → Numbers layer (numpad)
Left hand becomes number controls
Hold
Delete key (right thumb) → Function layer (F-keys)
Left hand becomes function key controls

2 In This Visualizer

Click
Layer buttons above → Switch views
See what each layer looks like
Hover
Over any key → See details
Keys lift up to show they're interactive
💡 Tip: The visualizer shows the final result - on your keyboard, you hold thumb keys to temporarily access other layers while typing

Key Principle: Tap thumb keys for their primary function (Space, Enter, etc.) • Hold thumb keys to activate layers on the opposite hand

Compare Layout Versions:

Current: Traditional HRM READY 🤚 Pinky Relief NEW Optimized 4-Layer WIP No HRM Dedicated WIP 4-Layer Balanced WIP Coding Optimized WIP ⌨️ Corne 42-Key NEW

Quick Reference:

Home row modifiers: GUI (pinky) | Alt (ring) | Ctrl (middle) | Shift (index)

Miryoku Layout by manna-harbour • Silakka54 keyboard • Alt Layout Guide
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